University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas
Public University
Founded 1914
UTEP is a major public research university with strong commercialization in advanced manufacturing, biomedical sciences, and border security technology.
$157.6M
R&D (FY2024)
$1.1M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 45.1%
Avg: 130.4
- Research spending (FY2024): $157.6M total, of which $1.1M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- UTEP does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
Research Focus Areas
Advanced Manufacturing
3D printing and advanced fabrication
W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Border Security Technology
Border security and surveillance technology
College of Engineering
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Advanced Manufacturing
12.1% CAGRNext-generation manufacturing technologies and processes
Market Size$410.7B
Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.55T
Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$17.3B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UTEP Office of Technology Commercialization
IP Portfolio Available
Advanced ManufacturingBiomedicalBorder Security Technology
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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